| 4 | cups Corn Chex® cereal |
| 4 | cups popped popcorn |
| 1 | cup mixed nuts |
| 1/4 | cup butter or margarine, cut up |
| 1/3 | cup packed brown sugar |
| 1/4 | cup light corn syrup |
| 1/2 | cup white vanilla baking chips |
| 1/2 | cup dried cranberries |
| 1. | In large microwavable bowl, mix cereal, popcorn and nuts; set aside. |
| 2. | In 2-cup microwavable measuring cup, microwave butter, brown sugar and corn syrup uncovered on High about 1 minute 30 seconds, stirring after 1 minute, until mixture is boiling. |
| 3. | Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated. Microwave uncovered on High until glazed, about 3 minutes, stirring and scraping bowl after every minute. Spread on waxed paper or foil. |
| 4. | In medium microwavable bowl, microwave baking chips uncovered on High 1 minute to 1 minute 30 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted and smooth. Add 4 cups of the cereal mixture to melted chips; toss gently until evenly coated. Spread on waxed paper or foil. Cool about 5 minutes or until set. |
| 5. | In serving bowl, mix both cereal mixtures and cranberries. Store in airtight container. |
| Look for holiday decorated cellophane bags in craft or paper goods stores. Fill with this extra-special mix and tie with festive ribbons for a welcome holiday gift. |